Best trails near Oelbach
4.3(27 reviews)
Want to check out Oelbach from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Oelbach from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Oelbach are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·33 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrThe route starts in Volkspark Gerthe. The route leads clockwise through extremely varied terrain to the south and then back again. There are wonderful wide field paths, but also great little trails in the forest. Water is also a constant companion: the Ruhr and the lakes it forms are mainly to be found in the southern part of the route. Once you reach Bochum-Dahlhausen station, the surroundings become increasingly urban.
- 4.1 (12)·Easy·20.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried bike tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This route expands the leisurely railway track cycle path "Der Rheinische Esel", which runs between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer, into a great loop tour. In addition to idyllic bodies of water and some quiet forest passages, impressive testimonies to industrial culture in the Ruhr area await everywhere along the way. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (e.g., from Witten central station)....
- 4.1 (4)·Moderate·23.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hrScenic mountain bike tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour is designed more for mountain biking, but can also be ridden by experienced touring cyclists. The starting point is the port of Heveney on Lake Kemnader. From there, the route leads through the Ölbachtal valley and the Wittener Papenholz to Steinhausen Castle. The route continues into the old mining area of Muttental, which is the name of the tour. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·28.4 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrBeautiful cycle path on the Ruhr from Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia The route starts in the east of Bochum and then runs south along the Ruhr in the Ruhr Valley. A special gem is the Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve. Highlights: - Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve - beautiful Ruhr valley - Grossholthauser Mark nature reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·33 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrIdyllic cycle tour along the Rhenish Donkey. The "Rhenish Donkey" was once a vibrant rail link that connected the industrial sites in Dortmund, Bochum and Witten. Today, the "Rheinische Esel" is a local recreation area for walkers and cyclists. This beautiful route leads from the Bochum reservoir via the Oelbachtal valley to Langendreer, then via Dortmund University and Dorstfeld to Dortmund city center. The route continues along the Rheinischer Esel to Witten and along the Ruhr Valley...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Oelbach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Oelbach is Gerte - Hattingen - Weitmar, which has a 4.3 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 33.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,710 ft.
What is the longest trail near Oelbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Oelbach is RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West. This trail is estimated to be 40.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Oelbach?
Oelbach: With an ascent of 4,169 ft, RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gerte - Hattingen - Weitmar with 3,710 ft of elevation gain.
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- Steinbruch Dünkelberg
- Dicker Berg
- Dönhoff-Brunnen
- Berger-Denkmal
- Hardenstein Castle
- Hindenburgkopf
- ehemaliges Zwangsarbeitslager Nachtigallstraße
- Stollenzeche Maximus
- Verwaltungsgebäude
- Fördergerüst
- Maschinenhaus
- Mühlengraben
- Wartenberg
- Hammerteich
- Zeltwiese KSC Witten
- Johanniskirche
- Halde Hamburg
- Schacht Margarethe
- Göpelschacht Moses
- Sport- und Naturfreunde Witten